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YM further expands the teen market

By Jackie Panera

As far as capitalism is concerned, all is fair in the name of the almighty dollar. This becomes abundantly clear when I scan magazine covers on the shelves at a local convenience store, and then watch a teenage girl purchase two copies of the same magazine.YM’s November edition is the collector’s issue. Readers can pay… Continue reading YM further expands the teen market

Dixie Chicks, Home

By Jackie Panera

At first glance, the Dixie Chicks may just look like another country trio dressed in popstar glam, but poppy this album ain’t. On Home, the Chicks go back to their bluegrass roots and twang it up with the banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and acoustic guitar. It’s rare and refreshing to hear a modern country group that… Continue reading Dixie Chicks, Home

Confusion drives Kyoto

By Jackie Panera

It sounds like the apocalypse is nearing as Canada decides to ratify the controversial Kyoto Accord. Our choices seem pretty grim: do we sacrifice an unknown number of jobs hoping it won’t be in vain and will help cease global warming, or do we revoke the accord and hope the environment doesn’t end up saying… Continue reading Confusion drives Kyoto

Booze creeps into the multiplex

By Esther E. Steeves

Point: Esther E. Steeves says beer shouldn’t be sold in theatres. Selling booze at the movies is a bad idea. However, Famous Players doesn’t think so.According to an article in last week’s Calgary Herald, licensed areas may soon appear in local theatres. At first consideration, this might not sound like such a bad idea, and… Continue reading Booze creeps into the multiplex